"The GU family? Gu Zexi?" Gu Ruochu's first thought was Gu Zexi. The Gu family had always been shrouded in a mysterious veil. The only person she knew and had met personally was the eldest son of the Gu family.
"How do you know Gu Zexi?" Xu Yichen was surprised.
Gu Ruochu moved closer to him. "Xinlan knows him. They had some sort of emotional entanglement."
Xu Yichen looked back at Gu Ruochu in shock. He then returned to the previous topic. "Anyway, you know that the president needs the support of the Gu family. That's why he married the granddaughter of the Gu family. Even though his wife is only the adopted granddaughter of the Gu family, she's very close to the old man."
Nan Yue had served as president for two consecutive terms. Now that he had won the support of many wealthy families, it was impossible for him not to have some tricks up his sleeve.
"Because of the new first lady, the position of the Ning family will become even stronger. Now that you've offended the two daughters of the Ning family, I wonder how Zhang Yuan deal with you.
"However, Huo Nanchen's power in the city will be more than enough to protect you."
"Wait a minute," Gu Ruochu interrupted him. She was a little confused. "The first lady is the Gu family's grand-daughter. What does she have to do with the Ning family?"
"Don't you know that Zhang Yuan is Old Master Gu's niece. They are related by blood and have a pretty good relationship."
When Xu Yichen saw that Gu Ruochu was still perplexed, he tried to simplify his explanation. "Zhang Yuan is the first lady's aunt. That's why the Ning family's status has risen once again."
A single move had affected the family power structure in Nan Cheng. It seemed that various forces were secretly competing with each other.
Xu Yichen felt exhausted after explaining the connection between the two families. That was the reason he had not told Gu Ruochu about the relationship. After all, no one would lay a hand on her with Huo Nanchen by her side.
"Gu Yanwei really has a good godmother. I think she's Zhang Yuan's biological daughter. Otherwise, why would Zhang Yuan suddenly treat Gu Yanwei so well?"
When she recalled the DNA test they had taken back at the hospital, it had emerged that both of them were not Zhou Yunxi's daughters.
"Who knows? After all, you're now a prominent member of the Huo family. I remember that four years ago, Huo Zhenggang took Mrs. Huo to the ceremonial banquet of the previous president. I reckon that this year, Huo Nanchen will bring you along. When the time comes, remember to stay by your husband's side. Don't wander around a place like the capital."
Gu Ruochu was in deep thought and did not say another word.
...
Gu Ruochu went home and prepared for her night out with Huo Nanchen. When they arrived at the Western restaurant, a room had been reserved for just the two of them.
The candlelight lit up the atmosphere of the room.
After drinking a few glasses of red wine, Gu Ruochu's face turned a little red. The dishes had already been served, and she looked as if she was about to get drunk.
"Nanchen, if I forced you to choose between me and Cheng Xi, would you hate me?"
After Gu Ruochu blurted out the question, she saw his black eyes staring at her, causing her heart to skip a beat. "Why are you looking at me like that?"
His gaze was deep and genuine.
"Madam Huo, are you questioning your husband's intentions towards you?"
Gu Ruochu gently touched his glass and replied, "Of course not. I was just asking casually."
A shadow suddenly appeared in front of her as Huo Nanchen moved over and sat next to her. He leaned close to her and smiled softly. "Mrs. Huo, your feelings for me may turn into hatred, but mine won't."
'Really?'
Huo Nanchen had used her own words against her.
Gu Ruochu suddenly laughed and leaned on his shoulder.